For any question you might ask
Who will answer more honestly
Are those who are wearing a mask;
Can answer anonymously.
One has to wonder as to why,
It would seem a contradiction.
For it seems the best time to lie
As there's no fear of detection.

But with no mask, no hiding place
The truth is people often lie
So brazenly, right to your face;
I often have to wonder why!
Though a most peculiar thing,
Perhaps there's no contradiction?
These people may just be lacking
The courage of their convictions.

Within me the voices
Of virtues and vices
Battle valiantly
Daily for victory.

Once,
gentle winds navigated our craft
safely through
the turbulent waters of life.
Then you set sail
to voyage a separate course.
And my heart
capsized
in the wake
of your passing love.

I dreamed of sharks, spiders, and vampires.
Scary things,
dreams that tricked me into
overcoming my fears.

I dreamed of space and oceans
vast expanses that trudged
the depths of darkness
tethered to my loneliness.

I dreamed of having grand adventures
while being chased or flying free.

But in the best moments
I dreamed of love
and you were there
floating inches away
lips never touching.
Hands intertwined.
Hopeful and inspired
In my own dream time.